Person:John Proffitt (4)
John Wesley Proffitt
b.Abt 1802 Elk Shoal, Yancey, North Carolina, United States
d.Abt 1848 Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. Abt 1792
  1. Anderson Proffitt
  2. Gilly Proffitt
  3. Nancy Proffitt
  4. Martha Proffitt1792 - 1849
  5. Benejah ProffittAbt 1794 - 1862
  6. William ProffittAbt 1797 - 1872
  7. Samuel Proffitt1800 - 1876
  8. John Wesley ProffittAbt 1802 - Abt 1848
  9. David Proffitt1808 - 1892
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  John Wesley ProffittAbt 1802 - Abt 1848
  • W.  Susannah Webb1795 - Bef 1849
m. Abt 1820
  1. James Webb Proffitt1820 - 1884
  2. William Proffitt1822 - Bef 1860
  3. Ann Elisa Proffitt1824 -
  4. Benagah J. Proffitt1828 - 1909
  5. Sarah S. Proffitt1835 -
  6. Mahala J. Proffitt1837 -
  7. John Wesley Proffitt, Jr.1839 - 1861
  8. Thursey C. Proffitt1842 -
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Facts and Events
Name[1] John Wesley Proffitt
Gender Male
Birth? Abt 1802 Elk Shoal, Yancey, North Carolina, United States
Marriage Abt 1820 Cocke, Tennessee, United Statesto Susannah Webb
Death? Abt 1848 Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Burial? Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States

Three Proffitt brothers came to Tennessee, Benejah, John & Samuel. John & Samuel married Webb sisters. On the 12 day of August 1828, John received a Tennessee land grant (#155500, book 15, page 65) for 50 acres in Jefferson County. On this same date he is shown to receive another 50 acres in Jefferson County, in Book 15, page 68. John was appointed overseer of a road of the second class from the Sevier County line to Joseph Hill's home on 12 September 1829. source: Jay Webb <webb2705@@knox.mindspring.com>

References
  1. ↑ Samuel & Melody Goss(goss3604@@zeus.dpnet.net) (2).
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